California Water Service, San Jose State University Receive Joint American Water Works Association Division Best Paper Award

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California Water Service (CWT) has received the Division Best Paper award from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for its collaboration with San Jose State University. The award recognizes their article, “Spatiotemporal and Deterioration Assessment of Water Main Failures,” highlighting significant findings that aid water utilities in understanding water main failures. This partnership, established in 2015, aims at improving operational decision-making in the water sector. Cal Water serves approximately 2 million people in California and has been operating since 1926.

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• Recognition of Cal Water's research with the Division Best Paper award enhances the company's reputation.
• The partnership with San Jose State University indicates strong collaboration that could lead to innovations in water management.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has honored California Water Service (Cal Water) and San Jose State University representatives with the Division Best Paper award in the Distribution and Plant Operations category for 2020. The award, virtually presented during AWWA’s annual national conference, recognizes authors of papers from each AWWA Technical and Education Division published in AWWA Water Science that year. 

The article titled “Spatiotemporal and Deterioration Assessment of Water Main Failures” focused on finding patterns in deteriorating mains. The paper’s findings are expected to help water utilities make better-informed operational and strategic asset management decisions. In 2015, Cal Water and San Jose State University formed a partnership in which the entities would engage in joint water system and operations research, combining the skills and knowledge of academics and water industry professionals, according to Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water President and CEO.

“We are proud of Cal Water Asset Manager Paul Yang’s contributions to the team that took on this daunting task of discovering why water mains fail. Pipe disruptions can lead to water loss, service interruptions, environmental problems, property damage, and other concerns, so we are pleased to be able to offer our fellow water companies greater insight on causes behind the breaks,” said Kropelnicki. “This award provides further validation of what can be accomplished through a public-private partnership, and we look forward to more collaboration to solve some of the water industry’s most pressing challenges.”

California Water Service serves about 2 million people through 489,600 service connections in California. The utility has provided water service in the state since 1926. Additional information may be obtained online at www.calwater.com.

Contact: Yvonne Kingman, 310-257-1434

FAQ

What award did California Water Service receive?

California Water Service received the Division Best Paper award from the American Water Works Association.

What is the focus of the award-winning paper by Cal Water?

The paper titled 'Spatiotemporal and Deterioration Assessment of Water Main Failures' focuses on analyzing patterns in deteriorating water mains.

Who collaborated with California Water Service on the award-winning research?

California Water Service collaborated with San Jose State University on the research that received the award.

How many people does California Water Service serve?

California Water Service serves approximately 2 million people in California.

When was California Water Service established?

California Water Service has been providing water service since 1926.